This post examines the current ratification status of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), which was opened for signature on September 20, 2017. Presently, there are 93 signatory states, of which 70 have become state parties to the treaty. Notably, the TPNW stands as the first legally […]
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The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), opened for signatures on December 3, 2008, and entered into force on August 1, 2010, shares common goals with other disarmament treaties, such as those concerning biological and chemical weapons. Its primary objective is the eradication of cluster munitions, encompassing both stockpiled munitions and […]
It is challenging to envision a world without sports—an arena where everyone is welcomed, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, or religion. However, this inclusive sports community wasn’t always the reality, particularly in apartheid-ridden South Africa. Since 1948, South Africa’s apartheid policies systematically segregated society, extending even to sports. Those who […]
Luiza Vaskys Lima & Amelia Tirey In this post, we explore the current ratification status of the 1he 1987 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. This landmark international environmental legal instrument came into force on January 1, 1989, and most experts believe that it is one of […]
